Allahu Akbar!There is no such thing as "too far" when it comes to jihad against the great Satan!By killing and maiming people at a recreational event, this holy martyr taught the arrogant infidels of America that there is one God and his name is Allah.If that doesn't convince them that Islam is the one true religion, I don't know what will.

You put in the "terrorists" yourself, mitter. Islamists just want Islamic Law enacted and for Islamic people to be governed by Muslims. Some actively participate or encourage violence to achieve these aims, like Tsarnev. Some do not, or actively oppose violence (like the people he was talking to).

PC LOAD LETTER:You put in the "terrorists" yourself, mitter. Islamists just want Islamic Law enacted and for Islamic people to be governed by Muslims. Some actively participate or encourage violence to achieve these aims, like Tsarnev. Some do not, or actively oppose violence (like the people he was talking to).

Stop being an ignorant twat.

I'm sorry but people who want Islamic Law enacted for anyone are still terrorists in my book. They just use different methods and tools to get what they want.

randomjsa:PC LOAD LETTER: You put in the "terrorists" yourself, mitter. Islamists just want Islamic Law enacted and for Islamic people to be governed by Muslims. Some actively participate or encourage violence to achieve these aims, like Tsarnev. Some do not, or actively oppose violence (like the people he was talking to).

Stop being an ignorant twat.

I'm sorry but people who want Islamic Law enacted for anyone are still terrorists in my book. They just use different methods and tools to get what they want.

Rev. Skarekroe:Allahu Akbar!There is no such thing as "too far" when it comes to jihad against the great Satan!By killing and maiming people at a recreational event, this holy martyr taught the arrogant infidels of America that there is one God and his name is Allah.If that doesn't convince them that Islam is the one true religion, I don't know what will.

FTA: He greased his hair with olive oil and wore dark eye makeup, apparently in an effort to affect contemporary jihadist fashion.

This is the new face of Jihad. Emo Jihad!

The real controversy- is "affect" or "effect" the appropriate word here? It sounds like the rare transitive-verb version of "effect: to cause to come into being" is correct here.

The verb "affect" IS syntactically valid, but doesn't seem contextually appropriate... "contemporary jihadist fashion" is not really an existing "thing" to affect. The author's usage implies he was trying to make it exist. So I think the author DID, in fact, mix up affect/effect.

FTA: He greased his hair with olive oil and wore dark eye makeup, apparently in an effort to affect contemporary jihadist fashion.

This is the new face of Jihad. Emo Jihad!

The real controversy- is "affect" or "effect" the appropriate word here? It sounds like the rare transitive-verb version of "effect: to cause to come into being" is correct here.

The verb "affect" IS syntactically valid, but doesn't seem contextually appropriate... "contemporary jihadist fashion" is not really an existing "thing" to affect. The author's usage implies he was trying to make it exist. So I think the author DID, in fact, mix up affect/effect.

Begun, the Affect/Effect Wars have!

No, the "affect" as used in the original is correct. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affect See Sense #2, Definitions 2b & 3. It's not common usage, but it is correct, especially when you're talking about something done out of pretension or in order to affiliate or ingratiate one's self with a group.

geekbikerskum:No, the "affect" as used in the original is correct. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affect See Sense #2, Definitions 2b & 3. It's not common usage, but it is correct, especially when you're talking about something done out of pretension or in order to affiliate or ingratiate one's self with a group.

chopit:geekbikerskum: No, the "affect" as used in the original is correct. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affect See Sense #2, Definitions 2b & 3. It's not common usage, but it is correct, especially when you're talking about something done out of pretension or in order to affiliate or ingratiate one's self with a group.

I have no idea. The way the sentence is phrased, it makes him sound like he was trying to ingratiate himself with the group by copying some aspects of their physical appearance. If that's not the intent, then yeah, it's poorly worded.

FTA: He greased his hair with olive oil and wore dark eye makeup, apparently in an effort to affect contemporary jihadist fashion.

This is the new face of Jihad. Emo Jihad!

The real controversy- is "affect" or "effect" the appropriate word here? It sounds like the rare transitive-verb version of "effect: to cause to come into being" is correct here.

The verb "affect" IS syntactically valid, but doesn't seem contextually appropriate... "contemporary jihadist fashion" is not really an existing "thing" to affect. The author's usage implies he was trying to make it exist. So I think the author DID, in fact, mix up affect/effect.

Begun, the Affect/Effect Wars have!

Challenge accepted.

affect2tr.v.affecting, affected, affects1. To put on a false show of; simulate2. a. To have or show a liking for: affects dramatic clothes

affectationn.1. A mannerism or habit that is assumed rather than is natural, especially to impress others;2. Behavior characterized by such mannerisms or habits; a simpering manner that was mere affectation.

randomjsa:PC LOAD LETTER: You put in the "terrorists" yourself, mitter. Islamists just want Islamic Law enacted and for Islamic people to be governed by Muslims. Some actively participate or encourage violence to achieve these aims, like Tsarnev. Some do not, or actively oppose violence (like the people he was talking to).

Stop being an ignorant twat.

I'm sorry but people who want Islamic Law enacted for anyone are still terrorists in my book. They just use different methods and tools to get what they want.

Perhaps you need a dictionary. Terrorists use violence to achieve their gains. There are plenty of Christians in this country who would want exactly the same stuff they do, just based off the Bible. Yes, I mean stoning to death included.

FTA: He greased his hair with olive oil and wore dark eye makeup, apparently in an effort to affect contemporary jihadist fashion.

This is the new face of Jihad. Emo Jihad!

The real controversy- is "affect" or "effect" the appropriate word here? It sounds like the rare transitive-verb version of "effect: to cause to come into being" is correct here.

The verb "affect" IS syntactically valid, but doesn't seem contextually appropriate... "contemporary jihadist fashion" is not really an existing "thing" to affect. The author's usage implies he was trying to make it exist. So I think the author DID, in fact, mix up affect/effect.

Begun, the Affect/Effect Wars have!

No, he was emulating an existing look, not trying to get others to adopt it.

At least according to that HIGHLY detailed "article", IMHO. It was an affectation of a previously existing look, as opposed to trying to bring it about as a fashion statement in Diggitty-stan, or wherever he was from...

PC LOAD LETTER:You put in the "terrorists" yourself, mitter. Islamists just want Islamic Law enacted and for Islamic people to be governed by Muslims. Some actively participate or encourage violence to achieve these aims, like Tsarnev. Some do not, or actively oppose violence (like the people he was talking to).

PC LOAD LETTER:You put in the "terrorists" yourself, mitter. Islamists just want Islamic Law enacted and for Islamic people to be governed by Muslims. Some actively participate or encourage violence to achieve these aims, like Tsarnev. Some do not, or actively oppose violence (like the people he was talking to).

Stop being an ignorant twat.

"Some church goer in Dagestan thought Tsarnaev was an unhinged looney who might go too far". Yeah, don't think so

randomjsa:PC LOAD LETTER: You put in the "terrorists" yourself, mitter. Islamists just want Islamic Law enacted and for Islamic people to be governed by Muslims. Some actively participate or encourage violence to achieve these aims, like Tsarnev. Some do not, or actively oppose violence (like the people he was talking to).

Stop being an ignorant twat.

I'm sorry but people who want Islamic Law enacted for anyone are still terrorists in my book. They just use different methods and tools to get what they want.